Entertaining: Easy Appetizers – Marinated Feta and Olives

Entertaining: Easy Appetizers – Marinated Feta and Olives

Briny feta cheese and meaty kalamata olives are a classic combination of Greek flavors. This gorgeous, make-ahead appetizer delivers bold taste that will whet the appetite for dishes to follow.

Here’s what you’ll need:

2 cups pitted kalamata olives

4 ounces feta, cut into cubes

1/2 cup bottled roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

1/2 lemon, finely diced (including the peel, discard any seeds)

2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Here’s how:

Place the olives, feta, peppers, lemon and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil and mix gently with a wooden spoon. Season to taste with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow to stand at room temperature for one hour to blend the flavors. Toss in the parsley and serve. Serves 8 to 10

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